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Summary:Thousands of teenage girls laid siege to Buckingham Palace in October while Queen Elizabeth pinned medals on the chests of the Beatles. Britain's top pop stars became MBE's - Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Beatles' award caused a storm of protest. Some people returned their medals in disgust. But Mr Wilson said the Beatles had earned the honour by their export of records all over the world.
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Location:UK ENGLAND LONDON BUCKINGHAM PALACE
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